Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
wiseguys	16	16
wisely	12	12
wishfully	22	22
wispily	16	16
wispy	13	13
wistfully	20	20
witchery	18	18
witchy	16	16
witheringly	22	22
withy	12	12
witlessly	16	16
witney	12	12
witneys	13	13
wittily	13	13
wittingly	18	18
witty	10	10
wizardly	24	24
wizardry	23	23
wobbly	18	18
woefully	19	19
wofully	18	18
wolfberry	21	21
wolfishly	21	21
womanishly	22	22
womanly	17	17